Waste Management Subject Matter Expert

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The Role:

Kent is recruiting for a Waste Management Subject Matter Expert to join our Projects team based in Perth. The Waste Management SME will provide technical support and assurance for the management, cleaning, recycling and disposal of all hazardous and non-hazardous materials generated from offshore activities. The role provides assurance that logistics operations, including material supply bases, onshore recycling and disposal facilities, and all transportation services, are planned and conducted in a safe, compliant and environmentally approved manner.

Key Responsibilities

- The provision of technical advice, recommendations and support for DISR in the areas of health and wellness, safety, injury management, emergency and crisis management and risk management

- Responsible for providing assurance and governance oversight on the approval, implementation and compliance of contractor safety case/s in project planning and execution phases.

- Coordination of the development, approval and compliance of any safety related regulatory documents to be held by DISR (as required)

- The development and management of the Project's HSE assurance schedule including verification of contractor’s safety case compliance

- Oversight of contractor HSE start up readiness and day-to-day HSE performance during field activities

- Provides input to, and where relevant manages, risk registers and risk processes including whether risks associated with safety management are ALARP.

- Responsible for reviewing and /or conducting HSE incident investigations to ensure all incidents are appropriately investigated, actions developed, tracked through to completion and key findings are communicated.

- Ensuring emergency and crisis response arrangements are in place in accordance with regulatory obligations

- Focal point for ensuring HSE performance is reviewed and reported on a regular basis covering trend analysis, best practice and opportunities for improvement and areas of concern.

- Provides input to and variance analysis of project schedule, cost reports and contract variations.

About you:

- Tertiary qualification in a related discipline or relevant industry training and experience.

- Strong safety culture and familiarity with offshore logistical processes.

- 15+ years’ experience in a similar role.

- Working knowledge of Australian legislation relating to land, marine and air transportation of materials.

- Experience managing the recycling and disposal of oil and gas infrastructure at onshore facilities, managing hazardous materials, handling and logistics

- Good understanding of the interface between offshore operations and onshore disposal activities

- Hold or willing to hold offshore survival certificates (e.g,BOSIET, MSIC, Offshore Medical).

- Hold or willing to hold Baseline Australian Security Clearance.

Benefits:

- Attractive salary & benefits

- Hybrid working friendly workplace

- Health & Wellbeing Program

- Employee Assistance Program

- Inclusion & Belonging Program

- Health insurance discount

- Work for a brand that's been in the industry for over 100 years.

- Great Culture | Safety Focused | Collaborative Team

- Opportunity to work on some of the largest Projects on the energy world stage.

We foster an environment where you are challenged professionally and empowered to take the lead on your career development with the support and guidance of our Leaders. We’re committed to making sure that every single person uses their time with us to gain valuable experience and skills for their future, so why not pursue your career with us today!

As an Equal Opportunities Employer and a disability-friendly employer, we welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to making our recruitment process accessible and inclusive for everyone.

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Applicants must have the right to live and work in Australia.

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